Show garden is 'first glimpse' of eco-attraction

An artist's impression of the planned garden. Large trees can be seen over wildflower areas, and there is a path leading to a round patio where people sit on a bench under a circular roof.Image source, Eden Project
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The Bring Me Sunshine Garden has been inspired by coastal landscapes

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Designers say a show garden at next year's Chelsea Flower Show will offer "a first glimpse" of the Eden Project Morecambe tourist attraction which is set to open in 2028.

The Bring Me Sunshine Garden - a nod to the late comedian Eric Morecambe - has been inspired by the coastal landscapes, seaside heritage and communities of Morecambe Bay.

It has been created with the help of a skills and opportunities scheme in the town for young adults not in employment or education.

Eden Project chief executive officer Andy Jasper said: "In our 25th year, this garden reflects everything Eden stands for - connecting people with the living world - and celebrates all that's special about Morecambe."

Artist's impression. The curved roof of the proposed Eden Project Morecambe is seen in front of a glass domed, lattice framed building at the edge of a beach.Image source, Eden Project
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Construction of Eden Project Morecambe is due to start soon

The show garden will include Austrian pine trees to provide structure and scale, with soft, coastal-inspired planting and textural grasses.

There are also boundary panels created from mussel shells and terraces crafted from cockle shell by-products.

Designer Harry Holding said it is "a true labour of love" and is "inspired by extraordinary landscapes and amazing people".

After the Chelsea Flower Show in May, the attraction will be permanently relocated to Eden Project Morecambe.

There, it will be part of a large public garden used as a living classroom and community hub.

Construction of Eden Project Morecambe, a shell-inspired structure and sister site to the original Eden Project in Cornwall, is due to start soon.

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